1. Compare and contrast between a series and parallel circuit.
Instructions:
1st : Use the Venn diagram to list the ‘similarities’ and ‘differences’ between the two circuits.
2nd: Discuss and compare your points with those of your peers at your table. (7 minutes)
3rd: Now check your points with those on the board. Do you need to add/correct any of your points?
4th : Your answer needs to be in two paragraphs.
In one paragraph you explain the similarities.
In the next you explain the differences.
5th: Use the linking words from the chart provided to help you write your paragraphs.
6th: Some students are then asked to read out their answers.

2. List the 'similarities' and 'differences between a series and parallel circuit.
Differences Differences
Series Circuit Parallel Circuit
Similarities

3. Differences Differences
Series Circuit Parallel Circuit
one pathway two or more pathways
current same anywhere Similarities current splits- passes
in the circuit through pathways
-adds up again
voltage shared in ratio converts electrical voltage across each
to resistance energy to light, pathway equals
heat, sound etc supply voltage
resistance adds up
- draws less current total resistance less
-battery lasts longer than the least resistance
- current drawn is less
one bulb fuses, -battery life short
circuit incomplete one bulb fuses,
the others still go
Brightness of bulbs less
because P = IV Brightness of bulbs
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